Başak Şenova'nın küratöryel çalışmalarında mekanı algılayışı ve kullanışı

Space or place, despite being approached differently by various methods, can be broadly defined as 'the void that separates humans from the environment to a certain extent and enables them to carry out their actions within it' and 'a part of space whose boundaries can be perceived by the observer'. The first part of the study discusses the use of space in curation, the concept and the history of space. Then, the exhibition spaces before and after the 'White Cube', which is a crucial turning point in history for exhibitions, are examined and the factors that affect the perception of space have been discussed. The transformation of public exhibition spaces from the salon of the 18th century to the white cube and open spaces, as well as the use of space in salon exhibitions, which were the dominant exhibition format in the 19th century, have been discussed. The second part of this study focuses on the examination of the works of Başak Şenova, a curator and designer, who was the main source of inspiration for this thesis, with a particular emphasis on her space design and perception. By showcasing exhibitions where her designer identity takes prominence, the study delves into how Şenova designs the audience's perception of space.